Controversy over trade and war policy amid European upheaval
The letter-writer blames mercenary politicians for pressuring Britain away from prudent trade reform while urging readiness for a potential war with France. The piece notes shipping of corn and hay for cavalry, clerical preachings in Parliament, and a string of obituaries and appointments. It records naval movements, imports and exports across Europe and the Caribbean, and a Spanish privateer threat near the Antilles with British ships actively pursuing.
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France
Europe
Great Britain
W.fe
Wyderhand
Jonah
Drury Lane King Lear Tonight and 1742 East India notice
The Drury Lane stage presents King Lear this evening. Market data notes include South Sea stock and annuities, and Bank of England securities. The East India Company court announces transfer book deadlines and a quarterly general court at Leadenhall Street with dividends ready by late July.
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London
St. Asaph
House of Lords
Westminster-Abby
Webster
St. Clement’s Faircheap
St. Margaret’s Westminster
House of Commons
George Lewis-Teffier
Houshold
Chelsea College
Alexander Stuart
Peters
Houthold
Hoadly
Winchester
Gardener
Church of Windsor
Lewis
Shenley
Hertfordturé
Philip Falle
Cannon
Durham
Peter Newcome
Waller
Carmarthen
Iron Gate
Leghorn
Holland
Dunkirk
Carolina
New England
Theatre Royal
Drury Lane
King Lear
South Sea
New South Sea
India
Royal Exchange Assurance
Vndia
Emperor’s
Ditto
Prem
Dirc
East-India House
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Smith
Eltham
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London Bridge
Sadlers-Wells
Alington
Mademoiselle Kerman
Mons. Dominique
Kerman
Williams
Heemskirke
Brete
Monf
Dumont
Baudouin
Davenport
Newton
Ofbeldiston
Hendrick
Ranelagh House
White
St. James’ S Street
Nandae
Temple-Bar
Tyand
Tobe Lett
Chiflehurst
Kent
Michaelinas
Charlton
Greenwich
Thames
John Downey
Roberttion
Froit
Edward Saunders
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